Sunny News for Summer

Summer is here. All this sunshine reminds us of happy times spent with our toes in the sand, boots on the trail, or splashing about in a pool or lake or the glorious sea. Such is the beauty of our mind – remembering the best bits and letting the less-than pieces slip through the cracks of time.

Like that terrible sunburn of ’97 or leaving our canteen in the car or the attack of killer mosquitos whilst gorging ourselves on s’mores at the campfire. (Sure, we remember the s’mores.)

This year, we’ve put together a brief checklist of summer essentials. Obviously the foremost precedent is NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT SUNSCREEN. We really can’t say that enough. Just a few more precautions and you’ll be well on your way to a sunny summer.

• • Don’t forget your lips. They need sunscreen, too, and plenty of moisture.
• • Don’t forget your hands. Thinner skin on our hands means it’s paramount to apply sunblock daily.
• • Try tinted lotion. You can have that sun-kissed sheen without any of the age-accelerating properties. Lovely options for both face and body await you.
• • Drink lots of water. Or, if you want to change it up a bit, hydrate with watermelon, which provides both moisture and plenty of antioxidants.
• • Load up on foods rich in Vitamins C & E. There’s actually evidence this combo can limit your potential for sunburn.
• • Avoid hot showers. A cooler shower helps keep skin clear, closes your hair shaft for added shine, and won’t dry your skin the way hot showers can.
• • Wear insect repellent – and if the buggers make their mark on you anyway, don’t itch! Once they’re inflamed they can linger for weeks instead of days.
• • Kick cellulite to the curb.

Screeech. What did I just say? Did I bring up the dreaded patches that 80 – 90% of women experience but no one dares to mention? Yes. Yes, I’m afraid I did.

But only because Jan Marini has come up with a solution. Those skincare visionaries have been toiling away in the lab for the last 12 years and now, this summer, their new body treatment is being unveiled. And we’re excited! This 8-week treatment means you don’t have to back away from the pool at the end of the day. You can turn and stride off, head held high.

PAUSE OUR MUSIC and take a peek at the video below and you’ll know why this treatment is a game-changer. Hecks a bunch. I may even wear a bathing suit that doesn’t have its own little skirt attached. Talk about happy memories.